The Story

Getting up at night for sunrise, especially in winter, has always been the biggest challenge to me. In New York I lived in Middle Village, Queens, and commuting by train either to DUMBO or to the Lower East Side, Manhattan, where I usually photographed sunrises, was quite difficult and took time consuming. On the other hand, it was worth it almost every single time. I reached my favorite spot on Manhattan Bridge long before the sunrise, set up the equipment and started taking photos of the bridge. I was waiting and waiting for the desired harsh golden light, but it wasn't appearing as the sky was cloudy. Having lost my patience and hope, disappointed I finally dismantled the gear, folded the tripod and prepared to leave. Suddenly, the long awaited golden light hit the Downtown buildings. For me, as a photographer, it was like a revelation. I had no time to lose and couldn't reset the equipment, therefore, despite poor lighting conditions I took a few shots holding the camera stable in my hands. It was all I could've done during these 30 seconds, as the sun quickly went beyond the horizon and hid behind a cloud. I was very lucky to witness and capture that moment, one of the most memorable in my collection.

Location: Manhattan Bridge, New York

Additional info

Posters by Wojtek Zagorski present unique, original photographs, many of which were awarded in international photography contest, published in prestigious magazines or disseminated worldwide commercially. Posters in Pearl variant are printed on the highest quality thick 300g glossy paper with white margins and branded with the author's logo in the bottom. Dependently on the size, we ship them to you in a cardboard/foil package or a tube. Posters larger than 100cm on the longer edge are printed on forex board and packed securely for shipping. Additionally, the Crystal variant (UV print on a highest grade crystal clear acrylic glass) is available for sizes of 60cm x 40cm (24" x 18") and larger. For more information about variants and materials see the Buyer's Guide section.